Vibration White Finger (VWF) and Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
Vibration White Finger (VWF) and Hand Arm Vibration Syndrome (HAVS)
If you have worked in an environment where vibratory tools are regularly used, you may be able to claim compensation.
You may be able to claim compensation if you have not been provided with adequate training or if your employer has failed to reduce or monitor vibration exposure. Symptoms of VWF and HAVS include:
Tingling of the fingers
Numbness or whitening of the fingers
Loss of sense or touch in the fingers
Struggling to fasten buttons or zips
Struggling to handle small coins
Loss of strength in the fingers
Workers in the following industries often suffer with symptoms of VWF or HAVS:
